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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are considering now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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